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Step 1
Start by gathering as much information as you can about your family’s history and ancestry in terms of Virginia family roots. Gather first names, surnames (family names), dates of birth and death, and years that may have been spent in Virginia by your ancestors. Family members, photographs, and family bibles are a great place to look for clues, in terms of gathering information about family history and ancestry to begin genealogy research.
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Step 2
Use the information that you have to begin your Virginia genealogy research. Good resources for ancestry information include birth records, death records, marriage records, and census records. Many websites offer basic information, such as census results, for no charge while others may charge a fee for more in-depth research. The Virginia GenWeb site is a great place to start county-by-county genealogical research to find out about ancestors who may have lived in Virginia.
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Step 3
If you live in Virginia or are able to visit, then good places to start your search include the Virginia Genealogical Society, the Virginia Historical Society, and the Library of Virginia. Links to resources can be found below. Article text © 2009 by urbandill. All rights reserved.
